Enamel Coated Cast Iron Kettlebell

I was a bit concerned that some reviewers reported receiving damaged kettlebells, but I went ahead and ordered a 25lb bell. It was beautiful...well packaged and undamaged. It was so beautiful, I immediately ordered a 35lb bell. Again, this one arrived undamaged. Amazon clearly has the best price along with free and rapid shipping. If you want a kettlebell, these are a really terrific deal. Five stars for quality to CAP and five stars to Amazon for price and delivery.Now I'm like the little dog who chased cars and one day caught one. What do I do with a kettlebell? I have watched several videos and read several books. All the strange, contorted kettlebell exercises I see are much better performed with the extensive set of dumbells I already have. To gain real strength you need the heavy weights you can put on a barbell. For variety and isolation, dumbbells are great. All the dumbbell exercises I see that have been adapted to kettlebells look really dumb. So what do I do with the kettlebells I bought? I do find the two-handed kettlebell swing useful. This would be more difficult with a dumbbell, and I don't have a T-handle to use weight plates. Besides, I don't like adjustable things. I like to just pick up a weight and go without fear that it might fall apart because I forgot to tighten something. I do find the kettlebell swing convenient. It is surprising how quickly this movement brings up the heart rate...nothing like my treadmill, but a good warmup before conventional weight training.Bottom line: These are excellent kettlebells. I think you cannot do better on quality and price. Before you leap though, think about your goals. If you want to get stronger, kettlebells are more hype and fad than a strength tool. I find that there are a few movements for which I find them useful, and I do not regret having them around. I very much recommend these kettlebells if you want a kettlebell, but I would not recommend kettlebells as a means to get stronger or build muscle. Good luck.

Update: 5-10-12I'll be leaving my initial review intact, but I'd like to rescind my statement about the smoothness of the handle. As I've become more proficient at proper form I've found that the smoothness helps to facilitate rotation of the bell in my hands when it comes to exercises such as cleans (where at the top of the movement you have to "flip" the bell). And since naturally my grip strength has increased with continued use of the bell, that in itself kind of negates the need for me to wrap the handle. But again, this is just my opinion based on my personal use.My original review is as follows:NOTE:I have the 25-pounder.If you've only done conventional weightlifting exercises for awhile and switch to using this, be prepared to put your ego aside and stick with the lighter bells. I train with weights and thought swinging around a rinky-dink little k-bell would be a cake walk. Not so. You work your muscles in a totally different way with this thing. I won't spend too much time discussing exercises, so let me get to the main point of my review:Since a lot of the reviews focus on the size of the handle on the kettlebell, my accompanying pics will give prospective buyers an idea of what they should expect. No getting around it - I have small hands (no jokes, please). This has a nice thick handle, feels a tad thicker than a standard Olympic barbell, with a smooth finish. I tested it out with some single-handed swings. Single-handed exercises will really tax your forearms.Then I switched to the double-handed swing. That's when I could see where people with bigger hands have been discouraged by this bell. As you can see in the pics, in order for me to get both hands in the bell I have to kind of release the pressure from my pinkies. It's not a problem for me, I just concentrate on maintaining however firm a grip I can manage.As noted, the finish is very smooth. The bell tends to slide within my grasp. I'll just wrap the handle with friction tape. I lucked out and got a VERY reasonably priced, beautiful black bell with no cosmetic defects, but I have no qualms about ruining the aesthetics of it for the sake of safety.Looking forward to completing my first, real kettlebell circuit workout:)

The UPS delivery man had a great workout unloading this 80 pounds beast on my doorstep. Keep in mind that 80 pounds is a lot of weight, so review the workouts where you can use it. It is... a minimalist list. Mainly Sumo Deadlifts and Suitcase Carry, which are great exercises for grip and strength. However, if you are looking for a kettlebell that you can do loads of routines with it, buy lighter. 20-30 pounds are more versatile.This being said: I have many CAP kettlebells and they are all fine products for the price you pay. This big fella earns 5 stars on the price/quality ratio. Great bell and delivered to my doorstep free via Prime was an easy buy.

Love my kettlebell. These CAP kettlebells are simple but well designed. The handle provides good grip and is perfect for accomodating different hand sizes. You can get different grips for different techniques. The weight is perfectly balanced, so they are effective and this also helps minimize the chance of injury.I like the black enamel coating, aesthetically and practically.I ordered the 45 lb for myself and the 15 lb for my wife. It's a good idea to start with a lower weight, and practice the techniques first. I would recommend trying one out at a gym or store, if you're not sure which weight to get for yourself.There are many techniques, which makes this little piece of equipment a lot of versatility in the different workouts you can perform, depending on which muscle groups you wish to focus on. There are quite a few workouts that work the whole body, such as the basic kettlebell throw (the first one I tried and still my favourite). There are DVDs, YouTube videos, apps (many of them free), which can help you learn different techniques in using the kettlebell.Weight training with a kettlebell can increase your strength, even when you use it for as little as 5-10 minutes a day. It's hard to find something that gives you better value for your money, in terms of building strength. There's a reason the old school Russian wrestlers to throw kettlebells around all day. I don't enjoy doing sets with weights, but kettlebells feel like you're exerting yourself in a more realistic way, so it seems to create a more practical strength (not just to look good).A good cardio workout can be achieved in a short time, using kettlebells, especially when performing the techniques which work the whole body.I can't say enough about working out with kettlebells, and I would recommend the CAP kettlebells to anyone.

Strong, easy to grasp. Worth the money.

The enamel coating has cracked in a couple of spots upon arrival, thankfully not on the handles, hopefully the durability in that area is okay.

Excelente producto para comenzar con hábitos sanos.El material es sólido y el agarre es perfecto para manos grandes y chicas, sin duda comprare un set de estas pesas.